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USS Fitzgerald collision
May 30, 2018
Former Head of US Surface Fleet May Lose Star
By Steven Stashwick
Officers still face punishment in aftermath of last year’s deadly U.S. Navy collisions.
May 10, 2018
USS Fitzgerald Officer Pleads Guilty in Collision Role
By Steven Stashwick
Junior officer admits dereliction of duty in court martial plea deal.
January 18, 2018
USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain Officers to Face Criminal Charges for Deadly Collisions
By Steven Stashwick
Five officers may be tried for dereliction, hazarding a vessel, and negligent homicide.
November 28, 2017
USS Fitzgerald Returns to Yokosuka to Repair New Damage
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The destroyer’s hull was punctured while loading onto a heavy lift ship for transport to United States for repairs.
November 13, 2017
US Navy Reports on Collisions in Pacific – the USS Fitzgerald
By Steven Stashwick
Poor judgement, neglect of procedures preceded deadly collision.
October 05, 2017
USS John S. McCain Returning to Japan to be Repaired
By Steven Stashwick
Damaged U.S. destroyer departed Singapore for U.S. base in Yokosuka.
September 26, 2017
Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet
By Steven Stashwick
New policies and new commanders while collision investigations continue.
August 24, 2017
US Navy Dismisses Head of 7th Fleet Following Destroyer Collision
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has dismissed the commander of its 7th Fleet from duty, following the second deadly ship collision in less than three months.
August 21, 2017
USS Fitzgerald Leadership Removed, Details of Collision Aftermath Released
By Steven Stashwick
Preliminary report reveals actions of sailors to escape, control flooding.
June 20, 2017
The Crash of the USS Fitzgerald: What Happened and What Comes Next?
By Steven Stashwick
Japan-based destroyer suffers massive damage, highlights dangers of operating at sea.
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